Meeting with Governor of Russia’s Vologda Oblast Oleg Kuvshinnikov

Belarus and Vologda Oblast can set up new joint
ventures in the best interests of the entire Russia, Belarus President
Alexander Lukashenko said as he met with Governor of Russia’s Vologda Oblast
Oleg Kuvshinnikov on 5 June.

“We are ready to work together if you are interested
in it. I think we have good experience. We can set up not only joint ventures
but also start production facilities that Volodga Oblast as well as the entire
Russia and Belarus will need. Therefore, it is very good that you have come to
Belarus at this time,” Alexander Lukashenko said.

According to the President, Belarus and Volodga Oblast
can implement successful manufacturing and agricultural projects. “I have been
informed about Volodga Oblast’s interest in the cooperation with Belarus. I
think there can be successful projects, especially at the premises of the
metalworking plant where we already produce certain joint equipment. I am aware
of your projects, I know that you want to reach new heights in food
production,” the head of state said.

Oleg Kuvshinnikov said that his region has a number of
proposals that are discussed with the biggest Belarusian enterprises. “The
talks are in progress. We have made big progress in the joint production of
tractors. More than 6,500 tractors have been jointly made in Volodga Oblast.
One third of all wheeled tractors in Russia are now produced in Cherepovets,
this is a joint enterprise,” the governor said.